Program Schedule for 2024
Please note the location of individual events as they vary.
All programs are conducted by, or in cooperation with, the Schuylkill County Department of Parks and Recreation.
****Schuylkill County Sketchers
Every 3rd Saturday @ 10am except May 18th. - Meet Audrey Wells outdoors in the UPPER parking lot at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse Participants will sketch various nature scenes. Free and open to the public. No art experience is necessary. Please bring something to draw on and something to draw with. For more info e-mail skooksketchers@hotmail.com
****Canoe and Kayak Rental Concession
Opens at the Canoe Launch near the Clubhouse on Memorial Day weekend, May 25th.
Canoes, Kayaks, Rowboats. $10.00/hour per boat.
Canoes and rowboats seat up to 3, kayaks seat one. PFD and paddles are supplied.
Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day Monday, July 4th and Labor Day Monday Only. Watercraft available on a first come first serve basis.
Times are 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
On weekends after 11:00 AM call 570-345-3537.
Last rental is at 6:00 PM. All boats must be returned by 7:00 PM.
Rentals will be made if weather and lake conditions permit and staff is available
****Common Pennsylvania Tree identification and Cultural History.
Saturday, July 27th form 11am-1pm. Meet at large Pavilion near the Clubhouse.
During this presentation we will take a walk-through Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and learn about identification of common trees of Pennsylvania. We will observe how branch arrangement leaf shape and configuration are used to identify trees, along with their bark and other clues. We will also cover the historical significance of many common Pennsylvania trees. This program will be taught by William Thomas- Service Forester for Carbon and Schuylkill Counties.
****Yoga Hike
Sunday Aug 11th at 2pm at Frog Hollow Nature Area
Join us for a Walk in Frog Hollow.
Along the way, we will be able to reduce stress, enhance your mood, relax your body, and expand your lungs!
We will do a few yoga moves along the way! It’s best if we start together.
****Labor Day Concert
Monday Sept 2nd, 6-8pm, Large Pavilion by the Clubhouse
M & J Big Band will perform at the Large Pavilion on the grounds of the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse on Labor Day, Monday, Sept 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Everyone enjoys the annual performance of the “Big Band” at Sweet Arrow. This outdoor concert is FREE and open to the public and is part of the Sweet Arrow Arts in the Park Program sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association. “Please bring lawn chairs.” For info call 570-345-8952 (leave a message)
****Wee Ones Walk
Wednesday, October 2 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Waterfall Pavilion
Meet "Porcupine Pat" at the Waterfall Road Pavilion. We'll trek to use our senses to explore nature and the new season. For more information contact porcupinepat@yahoo.com or 570-391-3326.
